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Pat's Guest Book archive, September, 1997.

I am in NY for a couple of days and I am totally excited about making both Birdland sets tomorrow night! We'll Be Together Again moves me every time I listen to it...I hope it will be released on CD soon - I have played the music right off the grooves of both album copies I own. Best of luck Pat. Keep creating and touching us all.
Bill Thomas <wthomasjr (at) aol.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 23:16:44 (EDT)

TO EVERYONE who's taken the time to just say hello and share some valuable feelings; let me say thank you from the bottom of my heart! Again and again, the same excitement takes place each time I notice something in my mailbox; I'm sure that in some ways it's the same for all of us; but when it's generated with specific interests in the Guitar itself; (like all of you have continuously made sure of) it remains as something that's very rewarding for me in a very personal way. I wish I had the time to answer all of the questions; as well as offer my response to each of your comments. There are times when I do; as I have in the past and will in the future; but unfortunately at the moment I don't. So, I hope that everyone remains patient about these things and continues to stay in touch. Once again,......... THANKS!
Pat Martino
USA - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 15:30:16 (EDT)

Pat, thanks for the lessons and I'm reffering to all the beautiful music that you have shared with the world. I have been listening to you for about 24 years and you have been a major influence on my playing and just being a decent human being in general. Looking forward to much more from you. By the way, I was born on Aug 25 too if that's your correct birthday. Thanks, Brent
Brent Forbes <brentf9161 (at) aol.com>
Hampton, VA USA - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 20:38:40 (EDT)

Dear Pat-I am the current president of the University of North Texas Guitar Club,we are very interested in having you as a clinician.I have seen aclinic of yours before at Berklee and met you two time prior to that.I believe you have much to offer our members here beyond just "hands-on" guitarskills.Your philosophies related to the correlation of music,life and spiritually would be an unequalled lesson here.The last clinic I saw changed my perspective on music forever.I am aware of your disdain for travelling, but feel that no one could offer as much as you could.We have a sufficient budget for clinicians and are willing to coordinate with your schedule and negotiate compensation.Once again,I hope that you will seriouslly consider our offer, and allow our members/students to be exposed to your wealth of spirituality and musicality.Thanks, Pat.
Chris Mello <Cjm0010 (at) UNT>
Denton, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 03:45:00 (EDT)

Dear Pat,
ChrisJ. Mello <cjm0010 (at) UNT>
Denton, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 03:36:20 (EDT)

Dear Pat,
ChrisJ. Mello <cjm0010 (at) UNT>
Denton, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 03:36:19 (EDT)

Hi Pat, Looking forward to seeing you in Birdland,NYC - I noticed frequent questions about Starbright and Joyous Lake and in fact I emailed WB sometime back and they told me it's in the works, also I should mention that they said they were among their most requested titles for re-release, if you're surfing check out my own site http://users.tuna.net/dorourke Bye for now, David.
David O'Rourke <dorourke (at) tuna.net>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 21:49:22 (EDT)

I've studied your videos and watched the Live at Ethel's tape over and over. I play bluegrass and acoustic jazz and your techniques apply to this as well. You're a real inspiration and one of my favorite musicians.Thanks in Texas.
Greg Harmon <lgharmon (at) gower.net>
Tyler, Texas USA - Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 19:50:29 (EDT)

Joyous Lake is one of my favorite all-time guitar records and is unavailable as a CD. I imagine this has something to do with it being on Warner Bros., but is there any hope?
Oswaldo Costa <oswaldo.costa (at) rnb.com>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 15:12:51 (EDT)

TAP ART IN OM ... Pat has been the most gifted teacher I have ever known and I would like to thank him for the Love and the lines!!!Can't wait to see you at birdland!!
Scott Denett <SPINICH (at) AOL.COM>
NEW YORK, NY USA - Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 02:19:16 (EDT)

It's been 20 years ago that I played "we'll be together again". As I e-mail this greeting I am listening to "All Sides Now" and now realize it's been a long time since I have heard such wonderful music. We are together again. Thanks .
Mike Lenover <lenovers (at) mnsi.net>
Chatham, ON Canada - Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 21:26:26 (EDT)

Hello Pat, Greetings from the land of pasta!! Hope You are due in Italy soon for concerts or another seminar (we met at Ravenna Italian Seminar last year). Un caro saluto da tutti i chitarristi italiani.
Ettore Quaglia
Piacenza, PC Italy - Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 17:15:39 (EDT)

Hello Pat! We met in Minneapolis in 1976 when you played the Longhorn Lounge with the Joyous Lake band. I gave you an ink on paper portrait I'd done of you. You graciously honored my request and played some wonderful solo guitar. You have been a true motivational force in my life (and continue to be one.) Thank you so much for it all. Please find a way to release the computer based compositions I read about a couple of years ago.
Rich Beachler <beachler (at) iastate.edu>
Boone, IA USA - Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 14:57:58 (EDT)

Hiya Pat! I'm a saxophone-playing jazz studies major here at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, just south of Toledo. My best musical friend plays guitar and just started at Berklee, so I've always been hip to people like Wes and Grant Green. However, I first learned about you in the DB article with you and Les Paul earlier this year, 'cause I'd only heard of you before. I was very interested in your new project when I read about it in JazzTimes a little while ago. As soon as I get some green I'll pick it up. I'm eagerly awaiting hearing your duet with Charlie Hunter, who I think is one of the best and most original musicians around today.
John Skvasik <johnjsk (at) bgnet.bgsu.edu>
Bowling Green, OH USA - Monday, September 22, 1997 at 17:08:41 (EDT)

Hi, Pat -- is this the first hello from this Chinese-speaking island? If so, I'm so pround to be your number 1 fan in Taipei city. I love your lattest album "ALL SIDE NOW".
Michael Li <miguel (at) mail.tpe.wownet.net>
Taipei, Taiwan - Monday, September 22, 1997 at 15:30:58 (EDT)

I was fortunate enough to See Pat in several venues in the 70's. Was very pleased to meet and talk with him at the "Amazing Grace" in Chicago in 1977. Thank you for 30+ years of marvelous music. I have yet to hear a jazz guitarist who can get all the way through YOUR version of Sonny Stitts "Oleo". Was told by a friend you were coming back to Minneapolis Oct. 7th and 8th, I'll be there with friends and bells on Pat. It is so great to have you back!! "Jazz is not dead, it just smells funny" F. Zappa
Bill Jacques <bjacques (at) mtn.org>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, September 22, 1997 at 11:22:34 (EDT)

Help!!! Can anyone tell me how I can find REH publishing? and/or CMP Publishing????? I would love so much to get my hands on P.M.'s "Creative Force" and "Quantum Guitar" series .Why are Pat's works so hard to find? I just received Mr. Martino's "Open Road" and "Live at Ethels"in the mail.After veiwing them I played my Guitars for 14 hours only stopping for dinner,ect.Need I say more about the videos? (THANK YOU Pat!!!) Maybe I'll have the joy playing for you sometime,I think I could make you smile.GOD Bless You Pat, Robb Whitman
Robb Whitman <cybmeister (at) pinellas.com>
Clearwater, Fl USA - Monday, September 22, 1997 at 02:00:01 (EDT)

I have first heard your recordings in 1975 with Gil Goldstein & then your own group in 1976. I enjoyed your recordings of jazz standards on "EXIT" which I would recommend to any aspiring jazz guitarist. I understand of your brain seizure [which my monther-in-law also had] & your relearning of guitar by listening to your own records. I have not heard your new recordings. But you are on my list of top 3 jazz guitarists with Joe Pass and Pat Metheny. Good luck to you in all your future endeavors.
gary bendett <leancuizine (at) worldnet.att.net>
santee, ca USA - Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 02:23:34 (EDT)

Pat, Ive really loved your music...especially on "The maker" and "night Wings" as well.It would be the coolest thing if you would actually tour somewhere in FL....If you are let me know please ...jazz isnt really promoted around here much.. Thanx ..Tony
Saregent (tony) hernandez <Yardbird4 (at) aol.com>
Gainesville, fl USA - Saturday, September 20, 1997 at 09:03:40 (EDT)

I would really like you to come to the UK to support the release of the wonderful "All Sides Now" CD. I am sure you would command big audiences.
John Harris <johnh (at) epic.co.uk>
Brighton, England - Saturday, September 20, 1997 at 08:42:58 (EDT)

Mr. Pat, thank you very much for giving us your new recording, "All sides Now". Splendid!
Ryoji Chiba <vyw02561 (at) niftyserve.or.jp>
Shiogama, Japan - Saturday, September 20, 1997 at 08:15:16 (EDT)

Pat, The only two players I've ever known who, given enough time, could make music with anything that was handed them.. Harry Leahey and you. I was blessed to study a short time with Harry. I have been blessed by your recordings. Thank you.
paul lovich <pml (at) richmond.infi.net>
USA - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 19:23:16 (EDT)

Pat, you and wes opened up my ears to the possibilities of jazz guitar more than any other gutarists. I want to thank you for that gift. I'm playing and teaching in SF and I use you as an example of someone with impeccable time. not to mention melodic invention. anyway when you make it to SF I will be there soaking it up. maybe I'll get the chance to say hello. thanks for sharing your spriritual gifts and insights
Pat greene <patrick_greene (at) intouchgroup.com>
san francisco, ca USA - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 16:56:50 (EDT)

Pat: I really like your new album. It is a striking mix with a lot of great improv. The "Both Sides Now" recording (with Cassandra Wilson singing) is just plain beautiful. It would be great if the pop stations would pick it up and I could tell everybody I know about the cat on guitar! The first thing I thought when I heard the tune with you and Joe Satriani tune was "%$#% yeah"! I'm flying down from Seattle for your Santa Cruz gig next month... can't wait. Maybe you could sign my "All Sides Now" after the gig if you have time. Sincerely, Mike Archbold (left a message a few months back).
Mike Archbold <jazzbox (at) w-link.net>
Bothell, WWA USA - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 16:04:13 (EDT)

hope to be as good as you, thanks for the inspiration
jack jacobs <jjacobs (at) xs4all.nl>
amsterdam, holland - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 14:15:36 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I think you are real jazz guitarist! Please come Japan and play excellent jazz music.
Tsutomu Tsukada <tsukada (at) sx.miracle.ne.jp>
Yasugi, Shimane Japan - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 11:14:46 (EDT)

I have enjoyed your music for many years. But there is one album in particular whose release on CD I eagerly await. When may we expect to see that legendary recording "Joyous Lake" on CD?
Mark Ira Kaufman <Mark-Ira-Kaufman (at) att.worldnet.net>
Silver Lake, OH USA - Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 23:56:36 (EDT)

Hello again. On my way to NYC on Friday, I saw you play at Zanzibar Blue. Your "I Sing the Blues Every Night" was a killer!!! Your lines remind me of Sonny Stitt or Clifford Brown - real musicianship not just guitar. I hope I catch as many gigs as possible in NYC or Philly because it is always such a treat. Best wishes! John McCormick
John McCormick <johnmcc (at) alum.mit.edu>
Lancaster, PA USA - Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 18:22:40 (EDT)

I know Peter Block and he sold me his new disc, "Firedance" It blew me away!The muscianship is remarkable and the atmosphere\intensity seductive.I guess this is one of those rare hard-to-find legendary classics. It reminds me of Mahavishnu/Shakti/meets Martino/Block. I can't get enough... Everyone that borrowed Firedance wants a copy too.Thanks Sincerely, Kent
Kent Verderico <kentv (at) earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 20:38:16 (EDT)

This is the first I visist your website, I have your book that's Linear Progression I'm trying to study your book. Maybe next time, I will have my comment. Have a nice day !!!
Jeffrey T. Ong <zacchi (at) mnl.sequel.net>
Pasig City, Philippines - Monday, September 15, 1997 at 03:04:45 (EDT)

Dear Pat' My Mind is still tingling from the awesome concert you gave at Zanzibar last night. My son (just turned 11) also attended and was amazed by the sound of 'live' jazz guitar. Thanks for the joy and inspiration you continue to give people of all ages! Student and fan, Dave Dutton
Dave Dutton <fbngraphics (at) erols.com>
Audubon, NJ USA - Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 13:14:13 (EDT)

I would just like to say that I really dig everything you do. If you are ever on tour around Memphis TN, you should swing down and give us a treat to that thing that you do. I am in the jazz studies program at our main university down here and we are always looking for people like yourself to do clinics and/or masterclasses. We just had Mike Stern down here about a year ago. Thanks for all your inspiration. Paul Brock
Paul Brock <rcm91113 (at) aol.com>
Little Rock, AR USA - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 23:51:54 (EDT)

I would just like to say that I really dig everything you do. If you are ever on tour around Memphis TN, you should swing down and give us a treat to that thing that you do. I am in the jazz studies program at our main university down here and we are always looking for people like yourself to do clinics and/or masterclasses. We just had Mike Stern down here about a year ago. Thanks for all your inspiration. Paul Brock
Paul Brock <rcm91113>
Little Rock, AR USA - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 23:51:17 (EDT)

My life has been enriched by the playing of Pat Martino, Joao Gilberto, George Benson and Sean Levitt O'Rourke. Thank you for your beautiful music, your human warmth and artistic inspiration. God bless you.
Mike Mckoy <real.mckoy. (at) mcmail.com>
Brighton , England - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 08:29:47 (EDT)

Hi, Pat - I studied with you twenty years ago in New York. Those sessions truly changed my life. Your music continues to inspire me - your CD's are my favorite study materials. I remember you showed me the manuscripts of your guitar books and I now feel ready to work with them, but I don't see a way to order them. What is an address or phone number of CMP Publishing? Thanks, Paul
Rev. Paul R. Irwin <irwinpr (at) netquest.com>
Waterford, MI USA - Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 01:39:53 (EDT)

Dear Pat, Too much history to read at once printed everything out so that I would have thr time to read everything throughly. Glad to get some of the extra additives, now I will try to get some of the CD'S that you played on with other muscicians. Your Friend, Pete
Pete Palestino <PPalestino (at) aol.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, September 12, 1997 at 23:24:21 (EDT)

Pat, I have been a fan of yours for more than 20 years, ever since the day a rock & roll station I was listening to (WNEW-FM in New York) played "Sunny." I ran out and bought the album (Pat Martino Live!) and have been listening to jazz ever since. Thanks for all the great music!
Elliot Silverman <esilverman (at) mwe.com>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 18:44:26 (EDT)

You are a great player MAN!!
Kim Edward Bergseth
Oslo, Norway - Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 06:04:34 (EDT)

Trying desperately to learn the duet with Tuck Andress. What a beautiful song. Met you briefly last year at the Balcony in Pittsburgh, and hope to study with you sometime soon. Keep creating.
Brendan Bosworth <bosworth+ (at) andrew.cmu.edu>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Tuesday, September 09, 1997 at 19:55:31 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I was a student of yours in 1988 in South Philly. We had lessons for about 9 months, and we had many wonderful conversations; I remember them so well. At the time, I had just graduated from college with a degree in philosophy and was thinking of going into music. Trying to decide, I was going to go the the National Guitar Summer Workshop in Connecticut that summer; you were going to teach there, too, but a health problem prevented you. Do you remember me? Anyway, philosophy had a stronger pull on me than jazz and I have just completed my Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Texas. I just wanted to say hello to you, let you know I was thinking of you, and tell you how pleased I have been with your recent releases. Great stuff! You and your music are inspiring forces--health, happiness, and peace to you. All the best, David Hildebrand hilde (at) uts.cc.utexas.edu
David Hildebrand <hilde (at) uts.cc.utexas.edu>
Austin, TX USA - Saturday, September 06, 1997 at 22:39:33 (EDT)

I'm delighted to hear your latest recorded works on the "Both Sides Now" CD. I'm particularly excited to see that your earlier recordings like "footprints" are being re-released. I studied guitar for awhile with one of your former students, Andy Solberg, who turned me onto your music. What an ear opener! - Esau Simmons
Esau Simmons <emsimms (at) concentric.net>
USA - Saturday, September 06, 1997 at 09:53:41 (EDT)

All set to talk to your answering machine, I was, so it was just amazing to me when you picked up the phone -- don't think I told you so, but I was just as shocked as you! Those few minutes of speaking with you meant a great deal to me. You are so present, so focused and in the moment, even when speaking to someone whose voice you have never heard before. While in Philadelphia I had the pleasure of buying your Blue Note CD, and also stopped by Jimmy's Water Ice to buy the little books written by Joe Bag-a-Donuts Sbaraglia (do you two know each other there in South Philly?). Read about the latter in a Philadelphia Inquirer article. No commitments made, nothing finalized, about relocating back East, so it remains to be seen what develops; just making the visit over the holiday was worthwhile. Your October dates at Birdland include my birthday, which I hope to observe by coming to New York and showing up for one of your shows. Promise, if I make it, I will walk up to you this time. My favorite music teacher lives up the Hudson River, and I have sent him a copy of your documentary video (Open Road) to introduce you to him. Hope to get him down to Birdland with me to hear you, although his is a busy life. Your interviews remind me of him at times -- like you, he inspires his students not just by what he does but also by what he is. That's enough for now. Have a wonderful time taking front and center stage this fall.
Melanie Trumbull <none>
Albuquerque, New Mexico USA - Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 20:15:53 (EDT)

To see a brilliant point unfold from the pages of a magazine interview rarely opens me up like your's did. In turn that misplaced beacon taught me a little about the fretboard, true greatness(without actually ever having heard it), and pathos. I'm sure if anyone has ever heard the sound that God makes or the trees growing you have.
Mac Cole <stdmbc01 (at) shsu.edu>
Huntsville, TX USA - Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 11:14:07 (EDT)

I just wanted to say thanks to Mr. Martino for the many wonderful moments of inspired music that come from the little silver discs in my CD player. Keep up the good music and will keep an ear out for you.
mike
Lawrence, Ks USA - Wednesday, September 03, 1997 at 20:46:59 (EDT)

My husband recently told me about you and your struggles. I am also a brain tumor survivor. I did not have as hard a time as you. Your story could provide great hope to all persons who have experienced brain tumors. Wishing you the best of luck.
Kate Cichy <Cichy (at) PBWorld.com>
New York, NY USA - Wednesday, September 03, 1997 at 16:24:40 (EDT)

dear paul vasquez, I was reading your question to Pat & his reply.Since I am a professional music transcriber, I might be able to help. Contact me if you're interested.
aquarius <emilevdg (at) euronet.nl>
amsterdam, holland,europe - Wednesday, September 03, 1997 at 13:36:42 (EDT)

Just wanted to say Hi Pat from a long time fan. Continued good health, and keep the music coming.
Bob Potvin <rpotvin769 (at) aol.com>
Chicopee, Ma. USA - Wednesday, September 03, 1997 at 12:09:46 (EDT)

many thanks to you Pat from a french admirer your answer to my request will stay as the very best thing in my entire life. i'm just waiting to hear your new cd . i hope seeing you in paris in the near future
gilles clement <lougi (at) club-internet.fr>
USA - Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 15:02:48 (EDT)

Must be one of few in Australia to own a copy of your great new CD. So nice to hear your collaborarions with the others, especially Mike and Joe. Look foward to hearing your next work as it is marginally impossible to drive to the States so see your next performance. Just a bit too much H2O between us. Great Homepage. All the best..........
Matt Carpenter <mattmuso (at) logicworld.com.au>
Brisbane, Qld Australia - Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 04:00:15 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I must be your newest fan. I just picked up "all Sides Now" two hours ago and I loved it. There are some great collabarations in there. I bought it solely on the ad in Guitar Player Magazine. Nice work! Phil-
Phil Bearce <phil (at) community.net>
Benicia, CA USA - Monday, September 01, 1997 at 16:14:24 (EDT)

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